This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
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L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ E
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LANCE as a word: A weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen; A wooden spear, sometimes hollow, used in jousting or tilting, designed to shatter on impact with the opposing knight’s armour.
LANCE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 18, 2026.
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